The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Monday, December 26, 2016

The New York Times Reports Fort Wagner Casualties-- Part 2

The known casualties for the rest of the 48th New York.

COMPANY A

Killed--  none
10 privates missing, one of whom, Frank Brady supposedly killed
Wounded or in camp or hospital--  Sgt. Robert McKellar and 12 privates

COMPANY B

Captain Nere Ellfering wound in leg
Missing--  1 sergt., 5 corps, 13 privates
Wounded, in camp or hospital--  1 serg., 1 corp, 9 privates

Of Course, since they lost the battle and the Confederates held the field, many of the missing no doubt were dead or captured.

--Old Secesh

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